UK Atomic Energy Authority
Deliver safe, sustainable, low-carbon energy from nuclear fusion.
Lead communications and community engagement for UKIFS STEP fusion project.
14 hours ago
$83,421 - $83,421
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Bassetlaw, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
∼1,300 Employees
Service Specialisms
Research
Sector Specialisms
Nuclear
Role
Description
strategy development
external engagement
digital media
social media
brand management
budget oversight
- Lead development and delivery of internal and external communications strategies for UKIFS and the STEP programme.
- Design and execute external engagement activities in coordination with UKAEA communications.
- Expand communication channels using digital media to enhance brand visibility and public perception.
- Provide strategic oversight of social media, act as spokesperson, and improve media coverage.
- Ensure branding consistency, manage a £1m budget, and mentor the communications team.
- Foster an inclusive organisational culture aligned with ethical standards.
Requirements
communications
stakeholder engagement
bachelor's
leadership
fiscal management
cipr
- Extensive experience in communications, stakeholder engagement and community relations.
- Bachelor’s degree in communications or a related field.
- Demonstrated leadership, mentoring and coaching of high‑performing teams.
- Experience working in complex, matrixed programme environments and understanding of government structures.
- Skilled in fiscal management, reporting and production of board‑level papers.
- Proven ability to build relationships with senior executives and act as trusted advisor.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, strategic, creative and innovative thinking.
- Beneficial: CIPR qualification and prior experience on large infrastructure projects.
Benefits
Employees enjoy an outstanding defined‑benefit pension, a corporate bonus scheme of up to 7 %, relocation allowance where eligible, flexible working options, an employee assistance programme with mental‑health first aiders, generous annual leave (25 days plus holidays), extensive career development opportunities, and a vibrant, fully inclusive culture.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
- complete online baseline personnel security standard (bpss)
- undergo disclosure & barring service (dbs) criminal convictions check
- for overseas applicants, provide criminal records check as per uk government guidance
Company
Overview
1954
Year Established
The organization was founded to advance fusion energy technology and secure the UK’s position as a leader in sustainable nuclear energy.
- Operates the UK’s national fusion energy research program, which is sponsored by the UK Government’s Department for Energy Security & Net Zero.
- Maintains facilities across four sites in the UK, including the Culham Campus in Oxfordshire, the Advanced Manufacturing Park in Rotherham, West Burton in north Nottinghamshire, and Whitehaven in Cumbria.
- Maintains partnerships with various international organisations and is centrally involved in the ITER project, an industrial-scale demonstration of fusion power currently underway in southern France.
Culture + Values
Designing Fusion Systems
Innovation in Technology
The company focuses on developing cutting-edge fusion systems to revolutionize energy production.
- Commitment – We believe in what we do, the importance of our mission, and doing what we can to achieve it.
- Trust – We strive to be open, transparent and inclusive, so that everyone we work with believes and values what we say and do.
- Collaboration – We believe in the power and importance of working in partnership.
Environment + Sustainability
Four million times more energy.
Energy Output Comparison
Fusion releases almost four million times more energy than traditional fossil fuels like coal, oil, or gas.
- Fusion energy is poised to provide a safe, sustainable, and low-carbon energy solution for future generations.
- Fusion energy offers a nearly limitless source of green electricity. It uses minimal fuel derived from widely available, inexpensive materials.
Inclusion & Diversity
- Dedicated to equal opportunities for all and strive to create a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our employees.
- Collaborate with several industry-standard bodies such as Inclusive Companies, Vercida, Women in Nuclear schemes, and Equal Engineers to foster an equitable workplace and support individuals from under-represented groups.
- Internal networks include groups for LGBTQ+ members, a women's network, and ENACT, which focuses on ethnicity, nationality, and culture, all designed to foster community and understanding within the organization.